.: Editor's Pick :.

.: Clean and Cleaner

Start at the top. Philip B's Peppermint and Avocado Shampoo combines the natural, purifying properties of peppermint with the nourishing effects of avocado oil. This clarifying, invigorating shampoo banishes bacteria build up, but leaves hair silky and hydrated.

Whether you're into an upright quickie shower or a long, luxurious bath, Nu Skin Antibacterial Body Cleansing Gel will be a welcome addition to your bathing ritual. Triclosan kills dangerous bacteria and fungi, which eliminates odor and infection-causing germs, and aloe vera and other herbal extracts work to soothe and nourish skin.

Paris isn't the only one who can't live without her sidekick. Through naturally antibacterial wasabi root extract, Lather's Sink Sidekick hand wash and lotion duo double team to stop the spread of germs.

Enriched with vitamins A, D and E, SkinMilk Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash is so emollient and soothing, it's hard to believe that it's antibacterial. Therein lies the beauty of this hand wash; it's killing those little bacteria buggers, but it's killing them softly.

Nu Skin Antibacterial Body Cleansing Gel, $11 @ NuSkin.com

LATHER Sink Sidekick, $28 @ Lather.com

Skin Milk Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash, $4 @ drugstore.com Get up to 40% off at drugstore.com's Sunsational Sale

.: Beauty and the Bacteria Beast

Bacteria has a lot of harmful effects, but the most offensive to our delicate superficial sensibilities is the notorious pimple. The first line of defense against acne is a good cleanser, like Biotherm Acnopur Cleanser, which is a great option for people with especially sensitive, acne-prone skin. Enriched with antibacterial Triclosan, it is allergy tested, fragrance-free, colorant-free and 99.95 percent oil-free.

For a deeper tingle, use Arcona's Tea Tree mask twice a week. The antibacterial power couple of salicylic acid and tea tree extract decongests and diminishes pores, leaving you more than ready to lose the mask and show off your clear skin.

Sircuit immaculate mist is a religious experience for problem skin. Formulated with a variety of antibacterial and antimicrobial elements including organic olive leaf extract, L-Limonene and organic tea tree essential oil, it can be misted on post cleansing and throughout the day whenever your skin needs a hydrating refresher.

Once you've got a clean palette, don't undo all the good pore cleaning you've done. Makeup brushes can retain a lot more than powder, and it's not always pretty. Clinique makeup brushes are designed with an antimicrobial technology that helps protect the brushes from mold, fungus and bacteria, which can easily accumulate on brushes that are stored in a moist, humid environment (like your bathroom).

ARCONA Tea Tree Mask Purify, $30 @ drugstore.com Get up to 40% off at drugstore.com's Sunsational Sale

Sircuit Immaculate Mist, $36 @ sircuitskin.com

The Brush Collection, $10 - $33 @ clinique.com

.: Suit up

Along with tight abs and glowing skin, vigorous exercise that causes you to break out a sweat also produces funky bacterial buildup that makes its presence known to anyone who comes within a five-foot radius. Avoid oppressive odors with this antimicrobial lucy speedy racer tee. The tee is described as antimicrobial as opposed to antibacterial because it inhibits the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, rather than killing it. The moisture wicking jersey material is quick-drying and breathable, preventing odor build-up.

Put bacteria in its place and stay true to your eco-chic roots in an Oxygen Required shirt made from bamboo. Bamboo contains natural antibacterial products and apparently makes for one of the softest tee shirts around. Cocoon's SeaCell travel pajamas are light, unbelievably soft, machine washable and odor resistant. But what sets these PJ's apart is the blend of fibers they're made from, including SeaCell Active. SeaCell Active is a cellulose fiber made with incorporated seaweed and silver ions. Even in small concentrations silver is anti-microbially effective, and the antibacterial and fungicidal properties of this fiber make for the perfect pair of PJ's to bring on your next trek through the rainforest. They're pretty nice for just bumming around in, too.

Oxygen Required 100% bamboo tee shirt, $34 @ everythingyoga.com

SeaCell Travel Pajamas, $80 @ designsalt.com

.: Places to Go, People to See

Keeping your home free from disease spreading bacteria is challenging enough, but disinfecting the outside world is another store. Whatever your level on the germaphobia scale (I'm a card carrying member of Germaphobes Anonymous), there's something out there to keep you clean on the go.

Hard core haters will welcome The Handler -- the long lost limb they never knew they had. It's infused with nano silver particles which effectively kill 98 percent of all single celled organisms (bacteria, viruses and funghi) on contact. The Handler will open doors, flush toilets, and handle a multitude of life's unpleasantries that you'd rather not. And people say chivalry is dead.

If the Captain Hook look isn't doing it for you, opt for a less obvious, but still highly effective alternative. Just one spritz from the GermZapper Atomizer Pen protects hands for up to 4 hours, killing 99.99 percent of common germs. It's non-toxic, non-flammable, hypoallergenic and alcohol free, so your hands won't dry out. Carry this refillable spray pen in your pocket or purse and subtly battle bacteria without the fear of being found out as "one of those OCD hand washing freaks." We'll keep that little secret between us.

Summer picnics rule. A bunch of non-washed, touch football playing, dog petting hands sharing one bag of chips does not. Throw a travel pack of citrus Wet Ones in the picnic basket and stop obsessing over your friends' dangerously dirty digits. The soothing aloe will moisturize hands and everyone will keep their germs to themselves. Just because you're all friends doesn't mean you have to share everything.

GermZapper Atomizer Pen, $4 @ thegermzapper.com

Wet Ones Antibacterial Moist Towelettes, $3 @ drugstore.com Get up to 40% off at drugstore.com's Sunsational Sale